Musicians Institute offers a wide variety of degrees and areas of concentration in the field of contemporary music. Click on the program tabs below to find out more about each one, and for additional information, contact MI’s Admissions Department via phone or email.
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MI's Bass programs have been setting the standard for contemporary bass education for over three decades. Under the direction of a world-class teaching staff of professional bassists, you develop the techniques, musicianship, technological...
Bass >> |
In 1977, the Guitar Program at MI (GIT) has revolutionized contemporary music education with the first full-time program to offer hands-on professional training for the electric guitarist. Over three decades later, MI remains the leader in guitar education with a unique system that combines technical, creative and professional development...
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MI's Keyboard Technology education takes an innovative approach to an instrument that is both deeply traditional and constantly evolving. The unique curriculum combines traditional keyboard performance with cutting-edge keyboard-based technology. As a performer, you develop your keyboard skills and explore a range of contemporary...
Keyboard >> |
MI's Drum programs offer the world's most-imitated approach to contemporary drum education. At MI, drumming is a total-immersion experience - learn a new groove or fill in the morning and use it on stage that same afternoon under the supervision of working professionals. Gain first-hand access...
Drums >> |
Combining technical and creative development with continuous live performing experience, MI's Vocal education has no parallel in the world of contemporary vocal training. Programs are designed to build your technique and stylistic identity as well as confidence...
Vocals >> |
MI's Audio Engineering programs prepare graduates for careers in the professional recording industry by providing in-depth training in the essential techniques of recording as well as hands-on experience in state-of-the-art studios...
Audio Engineering >> |
MI's Independent Artist Program provides the technical knowledge and professional skills you need to survive as an independent recording and performing artist in today’s music world...
Independent Artist >> |
MI's Music Business Program provides hands-on training for a business career in the music industry. Learn career skills including...
Music Business >> |
MI's Guitar Craft program offers comprehensive training in the design, construction and maintenance of electric and acoustic guitars. In keeping with MI’s total-immersion approach to education...
Guitar Craft >> |
MI's unique Film program guides you through the entire creative and technical process of directing, producing, filming and editing music videos and commercials using film, high-definition video and state-of-the-art post-production systems...
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Musicians Institute’s challenging Bachelor of Music in Performance (Contemporary Styles) is a unique degree program combining contemporary music performance with rigorous training in traditional music disciplines...
Bachelor of Music >> |
MI’s Associate of Arts in Performance Degree (six quarters/90 credit units) provides technical skills, musical knowledge and performing experience that prepares students for a wide range of professional and crea...
Associate of Arts >> |
MI’s 60-credit-unit, four-quarter Certificate in Performance program provides students with a broad foundation of musical knowledge, technique and practical experience that prepares them for virtually any style of contemporary popular music performance...
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The Encore Program (Non-Certificate Training in Music Performance) is designed to allow students to create a full-time, ten-week program by choosing from available lessons, classes, performance workshops and other activities....
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